Photographer Jonathan Mannion has been documenting the world of hip hop since the early ’90s. The Cleveland native was the subject of a solo exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach in the AE District, sponsored by Reebok Classics. In conjunction with the show, titled “Classic,” Jonathan sat down for an hour-long discussion with Miami MC Rick Ross, highlights of which were captured on video. The conversation is broke up into two parts, the first featuring an examination of the photo sessions for the Rick Ross albums Trilla, Deeper Than Rap, Teflon Don and God Forgives, I Don’t. As Mannion explains, the images are “a visual exploration of my interpretation of Ross’ rise to the top of the game.” The second installment is a look back at the pair’s humble beginnings, and the drive and hunger that propelled the two to the top of their respective games. Check out the engaging storytelling following the click.

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Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
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The next stop on Reebok‘s around-the-world tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their Workout sneaker takes us to South Korea where the designers over at Kasina created a high-end take on this versatile classic. By constructing the upper with a mix of brown toned tweed and touches of leather on the heel, toe, and tongue, Kasina use of a fabric with its own long history and renewed popularity to express their respect of the Workout silouhette easily makes this pair stand out among the 14 other designs in this pack. The white Reebok logo on the profile and outsole also add a nice touch of balance to this vintage design. You can pick up Kasina’s take on the Workout along with the rest of the collection when they begin to hit retailers around the world on February 15th.  via: Highsnobiety

Release Date: February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)

The Reebok Dibello Mid Stud is a new style from Reebok Classics that takes the brand into fashion forward terrain. The shoe features a mid top silhouette finished with a combination of leather and suede at the upper, with durable cup sole construction in white underneath. Two forefoot Velcro straps fitted with studs  inject high style and a bit of edge to what would otherwise be a fairly understated design. The Reebok Dibello Mid Stud is available in red or black colorways and is in stores now. Click through for images of rapper Meek Mill sporting the kicks at a charity concert in D.C.

Reebok is continuing the partnership with Jean-Michel Basquiat, unveiling the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Just as the previous seasons, the majority of the current season is made up of Reebok‘s iconic sneakers, yet some new apparel pieces are introduced to broaden the collection. Footwear range consists of Omni Pump Lite, Freestyle and Top Down, while the apparel line includes outerwear, cardigans and t-shirts. As one would expect, each piece is decorated by the famous drawings and handwriting by Basquiat. Precise dates of the release is yet to be confirmed but select Reebok accounts should be receiving these items sometime this month. via: PROVIDER

The contribution from the good people at atmos for Reebok‘s 25th Anniversary Workout series is a fairly high-concept one: they gave the shoe a stark white colorway, meant to resemble an eggshell, as the Workout is undergoing a second birth as a lifestyle fashion sneaker. They also finished the shoe’s exterior with glow in the dark properties, inspired by the “mystical feelings” that coincide with the witnessing of a new life. It’s a nice thought, especially when there’s mention of the Workout “glowing on a new stage,” but we’re also pretty sure the guys at atmos just really like making sneakers glow in the dark. Check out additional looks of the very clean design following the click. via: HS

The crew at Beatnic, located in the heart of downtown Fullerton in Southern California, took a unique approach in tackling the Workout 25th Anniversary project. Their design took inspiration from another iconic Reebok style, the OG colorway of the Insta Pump Fury, and in fusing the two models they created a shoe that blended a traditional silhouette with one that broke new ground, while applying vivid hues to a sneaker typically finished with subdued, tonal colors. When the guys’ proposal to add a Pump function to the shoe ultimately fell through, they added weld dots along the toe and heel to give the impression of added air. Check out more looks of the Beatnic version of the Reebok Workout following the click. via: HS

atmos have dug up a gem from the Reebok archives, reviving the much sought-after Insta Pump Fury Eastbays. They were originally launched in 1996, yet the production of these sneakers was surrounded by problems, providing plenty of headaches for the online retailer, Eastbay. However, this piece of footwear eventually made it into their inventory, gaining popularity amongst the sneakerheads. If you missed the opportunity to pick up the original pair, here is your chance to snatch up these retro sneakers. These shoes will be dropping around early March and pre-orders can be made at atmos online shop right now.

Initially debuted in 1989, the Reebok Pump Fury has enjoyed a fruitful career as a revolutionary athletic sneaker, as well as a sought-after pair of kicks by sneaker aficionados. In 2011, this popular model was tweaked with Reebok‘s latest technology, being released as the all-new Pump Fury Super Lite. Reebok has now made significant improvements for the upcoming 2012 model, dubbed the Pump Fury HLS. The notable feature of these sneakers is the 3D Ultralite Sole that is equipped to provide stability, cushioning and durability. The design of the uppers has changed slightly, including the revised mesh panels and honeycomb-shaped reflectors on the toe panels. These sneakers will be launching Friday, February 17th at select Reebok accounts and can be pre-ordered from mita sneakers in Tokyo right now.

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1 F & 2 F Ameyoko Center Building
Ueno, Tokyo Japan

Reebok’s trip around the world to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Workout design continues with a Starcow x Reebok collaboration. In this edition, we get some Parisian influence to the classic Reebok silhouette, which results in a waterproof soft grey suede upper, orange lining, and a sand-colored gum outsole. A pair of Thinsulate inserts were added to boost its comfort score along with a touch of red and black on the top laces, giving this skate-inspired sneaker a a few more hits of color. These Starcow-designed Workout’s will be available at Reebok retailer along with the other global designs on February 15th. via: HS

The next shop selected by Reebok to take part in their Workout 25th Anniversary collection series is Sneakers76, which is based in the city of Taranto in southern Italy, where “time passes slowly.” Sneakers76′s attention to detail resulted in a choice white pieno fiore leather for the upper, organic cotton for the laces, and the best natural rubber they could find for the off-white sole. Keeping with their pursuit for timeless style, these Italian sneakerheads chose a wood textured heel panel and touches of gold for the inner lining. This collaboration between Sneakers76 and Reebok will release along with the other retail collaborations in the lineup, which is set for February 15th, 2012. via: HS

We don’t blame you if you’ve had a hard time keeping track of all the crazy collabos lined up for the Reebok Workout 25th Anniversary. With a total of fifteen retailers around the world working with the Vector brand on a special release for this monumental birthday, there are quite a few to pick and choose from. As far as materials go, this pair by Sweden’s own SneakersNStuff has to be near the top of the pack, duking it out with Solebox’s fish-scale version over who can nail a more premium look. In order to do that they went for a buttery moose leather on the upper, a choice that reflects their Nordic sensibilities. Hit the jump for the full shots of the sneaker, which should show up on February 15th at SneakersNStuff locations. via HS

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